Back Access Road Construction

Project Brief

Relocation of light vehicle access road, separation from haul road as mining progresses.

Requirements

• Light vehicle roads require relocation on the highwall side of the mine and separation from heavy vehicles
• Four roads constructed - totalling 14km
• Major culver work and road access dam delta also required
• Budget initially A$9m, reduced to A$6.8m as cost reduction initiatives were activated
• All SOW, tender documentation, contractor selection, and execution included in project scope
• Project to also include 3x 6.6kV powerline retractions and three under road cable crossings

Deliverables

• 14km of Back Access Roads constructed to Main Roads Standards
• Low cost options identified and initiated as part of ongoing cost reduction initiatives

Business Outcomes

• Light vehicle access roads constructed safely, on budget and on schedule
• Cost reduction initiatives identified for replication on next roads